Overview
Tempio Pausania is a historic market town of about 14,000 inhabitants in the mountainous heart of Gallura, northern Sardinia. Once a provincial co-capital alongside Olbia, it preserves a remarkable ensemble of granite-fronted buildings along Corso Matteotti and Via Roma.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Italian mobile carriers (TIM, Vodafone, Wind, Iliad) provide 4G coverage in Tempio. WiFi is available at cafes and the tourist office.
Culture
Tempio Pausania is deeply Catholic; churches are active places of worship. Modest dress covering shoulders and knees is expected when visiting religious buildings.
Money
Italy uses the Euro (€). ATMs are available in town. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants but carry a 1-2% surcharge at smaller establishments.
Transport
Regional buses operated by ARST use the former Stazione F.d.S. as Tempio's main hub. S.A.U.T. urban buses cost €1 for a single ride valid 90 minutes.